Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Laurus College prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Laurus College (SFIEC)

1067 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA

Laurus College is a less than 2-year career school dedicated to providing a practical education for students located in and around San Luis Obispo. Over 260 students have received a degree in the last few years. Laurus College offers several programs to choose from. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Medical Insurance Specialist
• Information Technology
• Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
• Animation

To help students and recent graduates, Laurus College may provide support services like those listed below:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Counseling assistance
• Assistance to find work

This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 2011. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit lauruscollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Laurus College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $103.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $216150
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $108.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $226570

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 18
  • Average Hourly Rate: $66.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $139000
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 19
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $155580

Sales Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $146410
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $159210

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $101400
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $114950

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).